ZEN Rooms Garden View Pampanga

The lobby has a bike as decoration, but I worry it could be dangerous if there’s an earthquake. It really needs to be secured. I hope the business can make more room for guests, since these rooms could be unbearable for someone who’s claustrophobic. We stayed overnight and were offered the 1,500 promo because we arrived at 12:30 AM. For that price, though, the room was SUPER TIGHT. There was barely room to move in the bathroom with two people, and the layout didn’t feel comfortable. The AC worked well, thankfully, but it was loud enough to make sleeping difficult. You also have to pay for extra toiletries. I’ve posted photos to show more of what I mean. It felt more like a motel than a hotel to me.

For what I paid, I thought it would feel like a budget hotel, but the little touches made it seem much classier. The room smelled nice, the tiled floor was spotless, and the linen felt crisp, like it had just come out of the dryer. There was complimentary coffee with both brown and white sugar and creamer, plus bottled water and a hygiene kit with a shaving set. Even the closet had a hanger, and there were indoor slippers and a laundry bag. It was comfy, quiet, cozy, and cost-effective. 😁😁😁

The buffet was delicious, though it’s served at their sister hotel, Prime City Hotel, across the street, so you have to cross over for breakfast. We also liked being close to SM mall, and there’s a mini swimming pool. We stayed in a Deluxe Queen as a family and had a good time. The room was comfortable, clean, and roomy, with a queen bed, cable TV, mini ref, microwave, kitchen sink, full toiletries, and fresh bath and face towels. The staff were courteous. We enjoyed the stay and would definitely come back.

The villa-style rooms are nice, and you can get a better rate online, which is what we did. There’s parking, plus cable TV, Wi-Fi, a hot shower, bidet, towels, toiletries, bottled water, and instant coffee. The pool is cute, more like a pond haha, though we didn’t try it.